Edwina's POV…Going home, I was truly confused about the conversation I had just had with Ben. He had just openly told me he was planning to escape, and I wasn't sure if I wanted to tell Alex. It could just be his irrational part speaking again, but then I knew Ben. There was nothing irrational about him. When he says something, he almost always does it, and that's what scares me about all these. I needed to make one more stop before going back home. I needed to see my sister.The last time I was there, we left things a little bit scattered, especially with her crazy idea of Alex forgiving her one day.She is still my sister, and I needed to stand by her. I might have chosen Ben to be my husband, but she was made my sister by design, even though it wasn't always like that.I sat in the car; after instructing the driver to take me to the female prison, which wasn't that far, I recalled this was the same car I had fucked Alex in. It was crazy that I didn't care if the driver would hear
Alexander's POV…I felt so weak. Caleb kept looking at me on our way back; he knew I wasn't able to confront Sonia, considering the amount of time I had stayed there. It wasn't that I didn't want to face her, but I felt I wasn't ready.Truth be told, I could say I loved Sonia, and she meant the world to me at a point in my life. But getting the kind of betrayal I did from her came as a blow to me, and it changed my perspective on love. And now, on the other hand, there is Edwina. I think I respect the woman she is, and I like her, but she still seems to be so in love with Ben. After all that undeserving prick had done to her, she still chose to love him. Her love is loyal, and I think that's the kind of love I need, not the sort that Sonia gave, which was only loyal to me in certain conditions.As I wheeled myself into the high-rise building of my company and greetings flew from left and right, I could only wave. Since I got married, this was the first time I showed up to work, and th
Alexander's POV...It is said we find peace in love and war, and I might agree with that, my mind trailed back to that day my life flashed through my eyes, and I couldn't help but wonder what exactly would be the legacy I leave behind. Before the attack, I had woken to make sweet love to my Luna Sonia.She was lying on the bed, half-naked. She must have slept off waiting for me that way. I had a late night and had slept in the study.After the war meeting, I knew the hours were close, and I spent all night strategizing with Ben. He knew all my plans. He knew all the strategies and Plan B. I was agitated because I didn't know exactly how the attack would be planned. During the settlement negotiation, I had tried my best for us to come to a common ground because I didn't want to engage in war. The settlement had demanded half of the night howlers' territory, and that was like giving all of us to them, and that was a big negative to me.I sat on the bed where her legs were wide spread ap
Edwina's POV...I wasn't sure at this point what to do, I had just discovered two scary facts and a potential threat, and I felt helpless. I wasn't sure if I should let the alpha know that because that would mean treason, and that is an offense punishable by death. As angry as I was with my sister and Ben for what they had done, I knew if I revealed this piece of information to Alpha Alex, he would definitely make sure they pay with their life.And then my mind wandered to what Ben had said about escaping. I wonder if he meant it or he didn't.He is a father-to-be, and it is normal for him to want to be with his child, so I can only assume that he would want to take such a drastic step. But he wouldn't dare? Would he?I got home in time for dinner, and I was surprised to see Alex already waiting for me. I don't know if I should let him know that I was aware of his visit to Sonia.But then, it is none of my business if he decides to tell me or not. We were not yet in the place where we
Alexander's POV...I hated the fact that we had just quarreled over something as irrelevant and baseless as this. When I came back from work and was informed she wasn't back from her visit with Ben, I was agitated, but I also found out that she had gone to see her sister and became a bit relaxed. It wasn't like I was particularly jealous of Ben, but I don't know why she would still love him after all he had put her through. Was she being naive, or was she purposely blinding herself to the truth, which was glaring to anyone who would even bother to see it?But she chose not to see it. She was still naive, weak, and blinded to the fact that Ben used her and never loved her. But what I truly wanted to know was why Ben married her.I have had conversations with Ben, and he had never had any relationship with any humans, so when I heard he had secretly gotten married to a woman who didn't have a wolf, I questioned his choice.He had told me that the moon goddess had revealed her to him, bu
Edwina's POV...I abhorred the fact that I thought I needed to make peace with him that night and went to fuck him in his study room like some cheap stake, and after all that, he still had the nerve to ask me a question that wasn't called for.I went back to the room sad and woke up multiple times at night, hoping he would come to bed, but he didn't. He slept in the study room. Why do I feel bad when it was clearly his fault? I wanted to make peace, and he didn't.I am genuinely trying my best to be his wife, but he doesn't seem to see my effort one bit. I woke up when I could feel the ray of the sun reflecting on my face. I murmured and cursed out because I was aware it was only Becca that could wake me up in such a vicious manner. She is pure evil."Good morning, ma'am," she said with a smile on her face, but I would interpret it as an evil grin considering what she had just done. I needed more time to sleep."Why are you waking me up this early, Becca? I don't have any activity or
Alexander's POV...I woke up early in the morning to the ray of the sun reflecting in my eyes. This must have been one of the most uncomfortable sleep I have had in quite a long time. I was about to stand up when I quickly recalled that I was supposed to be crippled."Good Morning," a familiar voice sang as I was still trying to shake myself back to reality.I looked in the direction of the now opened window blinds, and Caleb was standing there, already dressed with one of his renowned smiles on his face."When I saw Edwina heading down here as I was going back to my room, I thought you two would have made up, and you wouldn't have to sleep on that uncomfortable couch." There was this slight tone that I could tell he was teasing me, but it was too early to get humorous for me. My back is still suffering from the pain caused by the couch. This couch wasn't designed for a six-foot, four inches tall man to sleep on."Well I messed it up again and this time I am not sure she will kiss me
Edwina's POV...I can't believe I finally pulled it off with my life intact. It was a whole lot of work and stress, but Becca and Ramona came through for me. They were so proactive and efficient in delivering, so I had less to worry about. It was party time, and I had not yet seen Alex. I was getting worried. Had I pushed him away with my reaction?I should understand things aren't easy for him, too, he was betrayed in the worst possible way, and I don't want to downplay his struggles. He became crippled in the cause of their infidelity, and he doesn't even know about it yet.I knew I had to dress extra special today. First, I needed to dress to make an appearance. It will be my first public appearance to the night howlers as the Luna. And as tradition may have it, I am the one supposed to pour the sacred oil on the new Beta after his being crowned by the Luna.And also, I need to dress beautifully to appease my husband. I was tired of the back and forth, and as Becca had suggested, m